by Josh | Jun 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Need The peritoneal dialysis patients at the Hospital in Libería were eagerly awaiting their cuartito (which translates to little room). You can’t blame them for their excitement either. These patients wait in a small room with two rows of hospital beds, to...
by Anna | Jun 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
This past week was completely devoted to our implementation project! The implementation project was created by last year’s Rice students who identified a need with peritoneal dialysis patients. We were given their background research and Solidworks designs with...
by Karlee | Jun 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Before arriving in Costa Rica, several people warned us about all of the bugs, but I managed to leave the Central Valley after a week and a half without a single bite, which made me think that those people didn’t know what they were talking about. Boy, was I...
by Chandler | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
First things first, special shout out on this day to the man who makes it all possible. Happy Father’s Day, dad… Here’s a video of our attempts to learn how to surf at Playa Tamarindo this past weekend! Now… New blog, an even buggier city. However, it is hard...
by Tasha | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Remember how I said I didn’t spend every day in jungle… well this all changed when we entered Phase 2 in Guanacaste! This past week in Guanacaste has been very eye-opening in learning more about Costa Ricans values – beyond the Pura Vida lifestyle. I am...
